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For nearly 50 years, Radian has built its reputation on disciplined risk management, long-term relationships, and consistent performance across economic cycles. We continue to expand into new markets and innovate our solutions to meet tomorrow's challenges. From enterprises and intermediaries to partners and communities, we’ve earned a reputation for delivering on an innovative approach to risk management.

Financial Strength. Global View. Disciplined Execution.

At Radian, we see opportunities where others hesitate, and we earn trust by acting with discipline and precision. We apply thoughtful risk evaluation, analytical insight, and a long-term perspective to help housing and commercial markets function with confidence.

See where we operate

Our operating model is grounded in a simple conviction:

Disciplined risk-taking creates enduring value, built to deliver strong and consistent financial performance across economic cycles, anchored by strategic capital management. We combine deep experience with our proprietary view of risk—developed through systematic data capture and advanced analytics—to understand exposures at their most granular level, then price and manage them with precision.

Empowering confidence worldwide

We place client needs at the heart of our business, engaging as trusted counterparties through innovative thinking and collaborative relationships. By sharing actionable insights and maintaining transparency, Radian aims to simplify complexity, challenge conventions, and deliver differentiated solutions.

Our Insurance Lines

Radian Group operates as a diversified risk-management enterprise with strength across private mortgage insurance and specialty insurance. From our market-leading subsidiary in mortgage insurance to our expansion into global specialty underwriting with Inigo, we bring together financial strength, knowledge, and advanced analytics to evaluate risk comprehensively and unlock opportunity responsibly.

Radian Guaranty

Creating possibilities for a place to call home

Since 1977, Radian Guaranty has been a catalyst for homeownership as one of the nation’s oldest and largest mortgage insurers. Driven by our deep sense of purpose, we take great pride in promoting homeownership accessibility by helping mortgage-ready borrowers access affordable mortgage credit.

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Inigo

Inigo is a global specialty insurance and reinsurance company, underwriting through Lloyd’s Syndicate 1301, serving some of the world’s largest commercial and industrial enterprises. Radian's acquisition of Inigo in February 2026 marks a significant milestone in its strategic growth.

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Our Core Values

At Radian, our core values serve as the foundation of who we are, guiding our actions, decisions, and interactions every day. They reflect our unwavering commitment to integrity, innovation, and excellence, shaping a culture that empowers our employees, strengthens our relationships with customers and partners, and drives our long-term success.

Deliver the Brand Promise

We are a customer-centric enterprise striving to be the market leading brand as defined by our customers.

Innovate for the Future

We embrace innovative technologies to strategically differentiate the delivery of our products and services.

Create Shareholder Value

We build long-term shareholder value through sustainable growth and profitability.

Our People are the Difference

We recognize that our people make the difference in our franchise.

Do What's Right

We will always do the right thing, without compromise.

Partner to Win

We recognize that we cannot reach our goals alone, so we will develop intelligent strategic alliances with best-in-class partners.